Come to enjoy one of the best culture tours of Vietnam. The tour brings you from Hanoi - the Peace City recognized by UNESCO to Halong Bay - the World Natural Heritage then to NinhBinh - Ninh Binh is a small town about 100km south of Hanoi, which is surrounded by a number of lesser known interesting sites. Hoa Lu was the first capital of the independent Vietnam, under the Dinh dynasty and the early Le Dynasty (968-1009). They are set into a landscape of limestone mountains reminiscent of some the better known sites of South China. In Tam Coc, you can take a boat tour on a river which tunnels several times into the same type of mountains.

All prices quoted in USD per person is valid to 31 Mar 2025  

(Except Christmas 24 Dec 2024 & New year 31 Dec 2024 & Tet holiday)

Day 1 : Hanoi (Lunch )
Arrive at Noi Bai Airport. Meet and transfer to city for  Lunch
Pm: visiting  Ethnology Museum, Temple of Literature - the first university of Vietnam (built in 1070),  Hoan Kiem lake, Ngoc Son temple, 36 old streets. Water puppetry show. Overnight in Hanoi. 

Day 2 : Hanoi – Ninh Binh  (B,L )

Depart in the morning for a Ninh Binh, the site of Vietnam’s first capital, Hoa Lu. Visit the temples dedicated to Emperor Dinh Tien Hoang of the Dinh Dynasty (968-80), and Emperor Le Dai Hanh of the Le Dynasty (980-1009)

After visiting Hoa Lu climb the surrounding limestone karst hills for a spectacular view of the valley

After lunch, visit Trang An Landscape Complex which was listed on UNESCO World Heritage Site in June 2014. Trang An is a spectacular landscape of limestone karst peaks permeated with valleys. The enormous limestone karsts jutting out from the green rice fields lend its name, ‘Halong on Land’

Should you feel adventurous, climb up to Bich Dong Pagoda on nearby Ngu Nhac Mountain, dating back to 1428 and comprising three structures: Ha, Trung, and Thuong Pagodas

Overnight in Ninh Bình

Day 3 : Ninh Binh – Halong  (B,L D)

Depart Ninh Binh in the morning for Halong Bay, perhaps Vietnam’s most famous and most popular UNESCO World Heritage site. The name ‘Ha Long’ means the dragon descending into the sea and owes its origins to a Vietnamese myth.

Arrive at the Halong Bay jetty around noon and proceed with check-in formalities before boarding a boat for your unforgettable overnight cruise on Halong bay. After your welcome onboard, a lunch will be served while cruising towards the bay itself

In the afternoon, enjoy some visits and/or activities (depending on each boat’s itinerary) or just spend some time relaxing on board. Towards the end of the day the boat sets anchor for the night among the karst formations. Dinner is served on board

Overnight on board the boat in Halong Bay

Day 4 : Halong – Hanoi  (B,L )

Experience the sunrise over the emerald waters of Halong Bay

Mid-morning the boat will return to shore

Disembark and transfer to Hanoi Arrival in Hanoi, Check in Hotel. free and easy. Night in Hanoi.

Day 5 : Hanoi departure (B)

Free at leisure in morning time. At the appropriate time, you'll transfer to the airport to catch your flight home. Have a nice flight and see you next time !

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Trip Summary:

Tour Cost includes: 

- Full transportation as tour program indicated. 
- Meals as itinerary indicated ( B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner)
- English or French - speaking guide 
- Entrance fees. 
- Boat trip at sights mentioned  
- Double/ Twin-share accommodation with daily breakfast; 

Tour Cost excludes:
- Airport taxes; Visas; Dinner, travel insurance; tips; personal expenses, emergency transfer
- Airport taxes; Visas; travel insurance; tips; personal expenses, emergency transfer